IndiaCurrent time in Chennai, India

India Standard Time (IST) · UTC+5:30

02:08:07
Friday 23 October 2026
Time zoneIndia Standard Time (IST)Asia/Kolkata
UTC offsetUTC+5:30
Daylight saving timeNot observed
Sunrise06:00
Sunset17:46
Day length11:45
Country
India
Population
4,681,087
Currency
INR India Rupee
Language
Hindi
Dialling code
+91
Internet domain
.in
Postal code
600xxx
Continent
Asia
Capital
New Delhi
Coordinates
13.0827, 80.2707

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Time difference from Chennai

CityLocal timeDifference
London21:384:30 h behind
Paris22:383:30 h behind
Moscow23:382:30 h behind
Istanbul23:382:30 h behind
Dubai00:381:30 h behind
Bangkok03:381:30 h ahead
Tokyo05:383:30 h ahead
Sydney07:385:30 h ahead
New York16:389:30 h behind
Los Angeles13:3812:30 h behind
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Chennai in?

Chennai is in the India Standard Time time zone (IST), which is UTC+5:30.

Does Chennai observe daylight saving time?

No. Chennai does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC+5:30 all year.

What is the time difference between Chennai and UTC?

Chennai is currently UTC+5:30.

What is the dialling code for Chennai?

The international dialling code for Chennai is +91.